Gathering at Jay Peak Resort for the Vermont Ski Areas Association’s 46th Annual Meeting, the Vermont ski industry celebrated a record breaking 2014-15 season with 4,670,903 skier and rider visits. Vermont topped the previous record from 2001 due to another record early opening with ideal conditions for the state’s enhanced snowmaking, the epic parade of …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, a leader in dive travel, is offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. With easy access, you’ll be diving the coral encrusted walls along Roatan in no time. Several large …
With over 92,000 votes Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is on the top of the list of the best hotels in Central and South America, as ranked by Condé Nast Traveler. The Colombian establishment shares the acknowledgement with hotels from Brazil, Argentina and Peru, with Peru having the majority of the hotels ranked in this list. …
Ibera Wetlands, Argentina, located in the center and center-north of the province of Corrientes 800 km away from Buenos Aires, is much more than only wetlands. Iberá is a provincial nature reserve and is known for its biodiversity. In fact, four species have been declared “provincial natural monuments”: the otter, the maned wolf, the pampas …
Located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, Sacha Ji is a 100% sustainable, luxury wellness sanctuary. Sacha Ji’s unique combination of scenic magnificence, personalized service, beautiful accommodations, delicious, fresh and healthy Ecuadorian gastronomy, along with an array of wellness, natural and cultural activities and experiences allow for much more than your usual tour or …
Union Hanover Securities announced its second hotel in Bocas del Toro, Panama–Mantra. Mantra will offer a plethora of high energy adventures in a tropical paradise that features waterfalls, rainforest and volcanic boulders. “We continue to invest in the Panamanian market because we truly believe Bocas del Toro will become the world’s next leading destination for …
Wyndham Hotel Group announced the opening of the 300-room Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes, the fifth property to open in Brazil under the Ramada brand with local partner Vert Hoteis. “We are excited to announce the opening of the Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes jointly with our local partner Vert Hoteis,” …
World Travel Awards announces Delta Air Lines as the Official Airline Partner for the upcoming Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. Visiting Colombia for the first time, the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony will take place on October 10 in Bogota. The event will receive tourism leaders from across the region, as well as …
Palace Resorts announced that the brand’s second annual Palace Experience Global Conference will be held September 27-30, 2015 at signature property, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun. The Palace Experience Global Conference is a three-day interactive forum for industry insiders, members of the travel agent community, industry delegates and tour operators to immerse …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cwnyc2-300×225.jpeg” captiontext=”Caribbean Week was held June 1-7, 2015 in New York City. Photo: Peggy Hageman.” align=”left”] Each year, Caribbean Week — the largest regional tourism event in New York — is filled with events for both the tourism industry and consumers. The most important objectives of the celebration are: • Meetings and the business …